Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have secured the freedom of 14 persons abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. The development was disclosed in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, and made available in […]
Nigeria Faces 180-Day Deadline After African Ruling on ‘Witchcraft’ Abuse of Children
The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child has given Nigeria a 180-day deadline to outline concrete steps toward ending the abuse of children accused of witchcraft, following a landmark ruling that found the country in violation of its obligations under the African Charter. The decision, delivered in Communication No. […]
Aproko Doctor to Lead Malaria Awareness Campaign in A’Ibom as Ibom Air Donates 50,000 Drugs
A renowned medical influencer, Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, is set to headline a major malaria awareness campaign in Akwa Ibom State as part of activities marking the 2026 World Malaria Day. The awareness drive, tagged “Walk Against Malaria,” is being organised by Ibom Air to mobilise residents and promote preventive measures against […]
A’Ibom stakeholders pass no confidence vote on Speaker, reject third term bid
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have passed a vote of no confidence on the incumbent Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Udeme Otong who represents Abak state constituency at the Assembly They also rejected alleged plot by the Speaker to circumvent the zoning […]
Police Deploy Tight Security, Warn Criminals to Stay Away from JAMB CBT Centres in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has issued a strong warning to criminal elements, declaring that all examination centres hosting the ongoing JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations are under strict security surveillance, with clear directives that anyone attempting to disrupt the process will be arrested and prosecuted. In a press release signed by the Police […]
No Payment Without Performance – Gov Eno Tells Contractors
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared that his administration will no longer pay contractors without verified progress. The governor made the assertion in Uyo on Wednesday. while speaking to Government House correspondents after an inspection of ongoing projects. He stressed that every payment must be tied to measurable work done on site. According […]
FG Inaugurates Technical Committee On $Multi-Billion Gas, Power, Rail Project
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday inaugurated a high-powered Technical Committee to evaluate and fast-track the proposed Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project. The inauguration, which took place at the Conference Room of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Shehu Shagari Complex, Abuja, was performed on behalf […]
Cabin Safety: Ibom Air Enforces NCAA Ban on Power Banks in Overhead Bins, Restricts High-Capacity Devices
Ibom Air has announced full enforcement of a safety directive by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), banning passengers from placing power banks in overhead bins and reinforcing limits on battery capacity allowed on board. In a statement signed by its Group Manager, Marketing and Communications, Mrs. Aniekan Essienette, the airline said power banks must […]
Nigeria’s Path to Sustainable Growth Lies in Positioning Youths, Ekpo Declares as FG Pushes Digital Opportunities
Renowned economist and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Akpan Ekpo, has declared that Nigeria’s path to sustainable growth lies in deliberately positioning youths as drivers of development rather than passive beneficiaries. Ekpo, who made the assertion in his keynote address at the 7th Youth Opportunity Summit, Uyo 2026, themed “Leveraging Opportunities: […]
A’Ibom Has No Maritime Boundary With Cross River — Gov Eno Insists Supreme Court Ruling Stands as GIFA Marks 2nd Anniversary
Governor Umo Eno has declared that Akwa Ibom does not share a maritime boundary with Cross River and warned that any attempt to alter the state’s territorial limits would violate an ICJ ruling and escalate into an international matter. Speaking at the second anniversary of the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), the pet project of […]